Colon Free Zone
- For whom
- Trade, warehousing and re-export.
Special foreign trade framework, subject to registration.
Invest in Panama
Why Panama?
A strategic platform for capital, land, production and international business.
01 · Platform
Panama as an investment platform
Why consider Panama for investment? Its position between two oceans, dollar-based economy and ability to connect production with global markets.
Location
A bridge between North and South America, with coastlines on both the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.
Dollarization
The US dollar is legal tender.
Connectivity
Canal, ports, Tocumen International Airport and multimodal infrastructure.
Stability
Institutional framework and international financial center.
Markets
Logistical access to the Americas, Europe and Asia.
02 · Geography
A geographic position that is difficult to replicate
Panama connects markets. The isthmus brings together the canal, oceans, air connectivity and submarine cables within the same corridor.
03 · Nearshoring
Produce, transform, store and distribute from Panama
The opportunity is not limited to an incentive. It is about locating value-added activities along the route to the United States and Latin America.
Raw materials
Agricultural, industrial or imported origin.
Panama
Transformation platform.
Value added
Processing, cold storage, assembly and packaging.
Markets
United States / Latin America.
Industrial land
Logistics centers
Warehouses
Agroindustry
Processing plants
Distribution
Manufacturing
Cold storage
Official source: PROPANAMA — Logistics Hub (opens in a new tab)
04 · Currency
Dollarization and financial stability
Reference currency. The US dollar is legal tender in Panama. This reduces foreign-exchange risk for investors operating in dollars.
The country hosts an international financial center and capital flows associated with trade, logistics and services. The specific conditions of each transaction must be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
05 · Special Regimes
Incentives and special regimes
Each regime has its own requirements, competent authority and validity period. They do not automatically apply to the purchase of real estate.
Territorial
Panama Pacifico
- For whom
- Services, logistics and regional operations.
Specific territorial regime. Confirm current benefits applicable within the area.
Official source: Panama Pacifico Agency (opens in a new tab)
Free Zones
- For whom
- Manufacturing, logistics and export services.
Special customs and operational framework, according to authorized activity.
City of Knowledge
- For whom
- Knowledge, research and technology.
Own regime for eligible activities within the campus.
Corporate and Activity-Based
Corporate
Multinational Company Headquarters (SEM)
- For whom
- Multinational companies establishing headquarters or regional functions.
Special treatment for eligible headquarters. Not an automatic benefit.
Activity
Tourism, Agriculture, Forestry and Energy
- For whom
- Hospitality, agribusiness, reforestation and power generation developers.
Sector-specific programs subject to certification and activity type.
Official sources: ATP Invest in tourism (opens in a new tab) MIDA (opens in a new tab) MiAMBIENTE (opens in a new tab) DGI Energy generation incentives (opens in a new tab)
06 · Immigration pathways
Pathways to settle and invest in Panama
Panama offers different immigration alternatives linked to investment, economic activity, assets and other residency conditions. Each pathway has specific requirements that must be evaluated according to the applicant’s profile and circumstances.
Qualified Investor
An alternative for investors who make an eligible investment in Panama, including certain real estate, securities or other modalities provided for under applicable law.
Official source: MICI — Qualified Investor (opens in a new tab)
Friendly Nations
An immigration regime for citizens of certain countries who meet the conditions established to obtain residency in Panama.
Official source: SNM — Specific Countries (opens in a new tab)
Forestry Investment
An alternative linked to certain forestry and reforestation investments that meet the requirements established under Panamanian regulations.
Official source: SNM — Forestry Investment (opens in a new tab)
Business Investment
Pathways linked to establishing and developing business activity in Panama, subject to the legal structure, economic activity and applicable immigration requirements.
Official source: SNM — Macro Company Investor (opens in a new tab)
Retiree / Pensioner
An alternative for people who receive a pension or retirement income that meets the conditions established to apply for residency under this regime.
Official source: SNM — Retiree Pensioner (opens in a new tab)
Professional / Employment
Immigration alternatives related to professional practice or an employment relationship in Panama, subject to the corresponding immigration and labor conditions.
Official source: SNM — Immigration Permits (opens in a new tab)
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